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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,627.96, 39,955.72 and 11,847.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,627.96, 39,955.72 and 11,847.08 is: 17,776.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,627.96 : 39,955.72 = 11,847.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,627.96/39,955.72 = 11,847.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,627.96x = 39,955.72 × 11,847.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,627.96x = 473,358,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,358,611.30/26,627.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,776.75

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